The John a Miller Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlenview, Illinois · EIN 36-4233458 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,114,811 |
| Hoover Institution - Development Office | Standford, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $96,631 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,500 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Stand Together First | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Winnetka Parent Teacher Organization | Winnetka, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Assocation | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Health Network Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Am Shalom | Glencoe, IL | Charitable | $5,900 |
| Milken Institute | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Yerkes Future Foundation | Williams Bay, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lawrenceville School | Lawrenceville, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Fight for the Future | Boston, MA | Charitable | $1,110 |
| Cast Water Safety Foundation | Forest Park, IL | Charitable | $1,042 |
| Lake Geneva Water Safety Commission | Williams Bay, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Illinois Executive Mansion Association | Springfield, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Community House | Winnetka, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | Lake Geneva, WI | Charitable | $500 |
| North Shore Art League | Winnetka, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Geneva Lake Association Inc | Lake Geneva, WI | Charitable | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,543,144 | 26 |
| 2023 | $637,295 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4233458
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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